Day 1

Excerpt from Franny K Stein: Lunch Walks Among Us by Anita Ganeri Invitation to Notice Day 1 Franny’s eyes lit up. A wide grin crawled across her face. An experiment was the one thing she could not resist, and Miss Shelly knew it. “The experiment” – Franny pointed into the air the way mad scientists do when they think about conducting an experiment – begins tomorrow.” Excerpt from Franny K Stein: Lunch Walks Among Us by Anita Ganeri

Invitation to Notice Insert Details Day 1 Franny’s eyes lit up. An experiment was the one thing she could not resist, and Miss Shelly knew it. “The experiment” begins tomorrow.” Franny’s eyes lit up. A wide grin crawled across her face. An experiment was the one thing she could not resist, and Miss Shelly knew it. “The experiment” – Franny pointed into the air the way mad scientists do when they think about conducting an experiment – begins tomorrow.” vs. Excerpt from Franny K Stein: Lunch Walks Among Us by Anita Ganeri

Invitation to Imitate Day 1 Insert a rich detail sentence in your writing to mak the ideas more clear. The two friends looked at one another. Their t-shirts were covered with globs of gooey, dripping mud. Wide grins crept across their faces. They began laughing uncontrollably at the funny sight.

Revising Invitation Day 2

Author’s Craft Adding Rich Details Day 2 Author’s Craft Adding Rich Details Authors revise their writing by adding rich details to help readers clearly picture a scene or better understand the ideas. That night Franny dreamed about how much fun it would have been to play dolls with those girls or to trade sandwiches at lunch. Even softball looked like fun, in spite of the fact that they used the kind of bat that didn’t have cute, veiny wings. Excerpt from Franny K Stein: Lunch Walks Among Us by Anita Ganeri

Invitation to Write Let’s try it out! Day 2 Read the text below. Improve the writing by adding rich details. “Aah!” screamed Jared. Right away he pushed his friend Jamal out of the way. The two boys ran away from the skunk squealing with big grins on their faces. The skunk seemed just as surprised to see the boys. He darted back into the woods.

Writers at Work Day 2 Franny strapped the peanut butter sandwich to the table. Then she flipped the switch on the wall. Choice 1: Revise an entry in your notebook by inserting a rich detail sentence. Choice 2: Insert a rich detail sentence in this text about Franny K. Stein.

Invitation to Celebrate Let’s share our work. Day 2 Invitation to Celebrate Let’s share our work. Franny strapped the peanut butter sandwich to the table. Then she flipped the switch on the wall. The sandwich sprang to life as bolts of energy shot through the slices of Wonder Bread.

Revising Invitation Day 3

Test Talk: We Try It Together Day 3 Halle wrote a story about a time she played football with her brother. She would like you to read it and look for ways she should revise it. 1) One day after school my brother and his friends decided to play football. 2) They went to the soccer field. 3) I came along. 4) Two boys began picking the teams. 5) One team had an odd number of players. Halle wants to add another detail to the first paragraph (sentences 1-5). Which sentence belongs in this paragraph and could BEST follow sentence 4? A Finally, the last boy was picked. B One boy threw the football. C It was a warm, sunny day. D Then a dog ran onto the grass.

Day 3 5) I spoke up softly, “I’ll play!” 6) Some of the boys laughed. 7) My brother stood up for me. 8) He said I could play on his team. 9) A few minutes later, the boys said I could play. Halle wants to add another detail to the third paragraph (sentences 6-9). Which sentence belongs in this paragraph and could BEST follow sentence 6? A One boy forgot to bring the football. B They did not know what had happened. C They did not think a girl could play football. D Everyone wanted me on their team.

Day 3 10) When the game started, the boys were rough. 11) They didn’t care that I was a girl. 12) They pushed me. 13) They knocked me to the ground. 14) I was not going to let my brother down. Halle wants to add another detail to the fourth paragraph (sentences 10-14). Which sentence belongs in this paragraph and could BEST follow sentence 13? A I ran home crying to my mom. B My mom told the boys to play nicely. C So the football game ended. D But I just kept getting back up.

Day 3 15) The game was tied near the end of the game. 16) My brother hiked the ball. 17) He looked to pass the ball. 18) No one was open but me. 19) It sailed right into my arms. 20) I ran across the line for a touchdown. 21) My team won the game! Halle wants to add another detail to the fifth paragraph (sentences 15-21). Which sentence belongs in this paragraph and could BEST follow sentence 18? A The football was brown. B A boy ran to get water. C My brother tossed the ball. D One player fell down.

Revising Invitation Day 4

Test Talk: We Try It Together Day 4 Peyton wrote a story about a football game. He would like you to read it and look for ways he should revise it. 1) I couldn’t wait to play my first pee wee football game. 2) Coach Lee told me I would run the ball today. 3) I was excited. Peyton wants to add another detail to the first paragraph (sentences 1-3). Which sentence belongs in this paragraph and could BEST follow sentence 1? A I am seven years old. B Finally, the day arrived. C My sister cheers for my team. D Football has special rules.

Day 4 4) My team ran onto the field. 5) Coach called the first play. 6) It was a running play. 7) The quarterback handed me the ball. 8) I looked behind me. 9) No one was chasing me. Peyton wants to add another detail to the second paragraph (sentences 4-9). Which sentence belongs in this paragraph and could BEST follow sentence 7? A A player tackled me. B I ran towards the sideline. C He pushed me to the ground. D I gave him back the ball.

Day 4 10) I heard the crowd yell, “Go Peyton!” 11) I kept running as fast as I could. 12) I could hear the other team chasing me. 13) I told myself to keep going. 14) I was almost to the goal line. 15) I felt myself trip. Peyton wants to add another detail to the third paragraph (sentences 10-15). Which sentence belongs in this paragraph and could BEST follow sentence 14? A The grass on the field was bright green. B The clouds in the sky grew dark. C Suddenly, I felt a tug on my shirt. D My mom loves watching me play football.

Day 4 16) “No!” I shouted. 17) I fought to stay on my feet. 18) I stuck out my arm. 19) It was only a few steps more. 20) At last, I crossed the goal line. 21) “Touchdown!” cried the referee. 22) I smiled. 23) I had scored a touchdown. Petyton wants to add another detail to the fourth paragraph (sentences 16-23). Which sentence belongs in this paragraph and could BEST follow sentence 18? A I pushed the player away. B The ball fell to the ground. C I threw the ball into the crowd. D The coach patted me on the back.